Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip | 
| Director: Ken Burns
Actors: Keith David, Tom Hanks, David Keith
Studio: Pbs Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.99
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 43080
Format: Color, Dvd, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 146 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D705134D
UPC: 841887051347
EAN: 0841887051347
ASIN: B000BITUHA
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: September 28, 2004
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A small morsel of entertainment! April 2, 2009
V. Cruz (Ontario, Ca.)
What an enjoyable story; captured by Burns with re-creation segments and old photos. Truly a morsel of entertainment at 2 hours instead of Burns' usual 10+ hours of detailed versions of history.
This story has a brisk beginning, a surprising middle and a satisfiable ending. I can't say enough of this piece, just that if you haven't seen it, then get it and enjoy. Oh, yes I should power up my dvd player and put on this gem for a 2 hour joy ride.
Putting your money behind your beliefs February 6, 2009
B. SMITH (Effingham Illinois)
In 1903,Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, overheard a comment in a San Francisco mens' club that the horseless carriage would never be more than a toy . He promptly bet $50.00 that he could drive across the country in 90 days. this is the amazing story of how he spent over $8000.00 of his own money to win this bet which he then never collected. Others had tried before, but he was the first to succeed. Many talk about new technology but very few like the Wright Brothers, Lindbergh and Dr. Jackson are willing to risk their own money and reputations to support their belief in a new technology. Overall the usual outstanding Ken Burns documentary, entertaining and educational. This is what PBS does best.
Little Known American First September 28, 2007
Granni Jani (lone tree, colorado USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
What a gem this DVD is!!! While surfing channels in a motel room, I ran across this presentation and started viewing it. I ordered the DVD as soon as I returned home. The story of the first coast to coast automobile road trip in 1903 is just wonderful. The adventure and challenge of this undertaking is nothing short of remarkable. Included are Horatio's letters to home recounting his journey, newspaper accounts of trip, and actual pictures he took on the road. This is a little known story of a remarkable man, his companion, and his dog on an adventure that I found to be a wonderful part of American history.
perfect real adventure story for car nuts and buffs September 8, 2007
fortune cookie (clermont fl.)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
saw this years ago, great story telling with letters and pictures of old. the almost never ending road trip that started on a bet, in a time where thier were no roads ,no gas stations ,parts,restauraunts,motels ,ect. .sometimes you feel the thrill of victory but most are about the many different levels of agonizing defeat and longing for his old lady . the old ying and yang . five stars plus on this deal luv it
A great road trip! December 17, 2005
Truckee guy
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Another great Ken Burn's effort about a little known feat: driving an automobile across the continental United States, the first time! Well done as Burn's efforts always are. Great story for both vintage car folks and those of us interested in little known bits of history of our country.
See if you can recognize some of the excellent voices in the film.
As always, an unabashed fan of Ken Burn's video work.
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